Luggage

Samsonite hard shell or soft shell?

hard cases look hot.

I like soft shell but not your average looking ones. I will send you pxt of my Katmandu bag I have dude its awesome.

why aren't you taking a pack pete? might want it during your travels.

I will have to get a pack eventually but I'm not likely to be doing much more than weekends away for the first 3+ months, depending on work.
Plus I'll be living out of a suitcase for at least a few weeks when I get there, so I'd much rather be living out of a suitcase than a pack.

That's my rationale anyway

just need a pack mate... buy everything here.

agreed

AND i came over with a hard case and i was so glad i did! I got a large one and a small carry on one and it was soooo easy to do thing, plus make a good seat when you waiting in heathrow or in cues!

I would recommend if you arent going to have someone picking you up that you get a taxi (a car not a taxi) as its a BITCH going on the tube with all your shit!

I used "london heathrow cars" and they worked out at a good price! But i was willing to pay a reasonable amount to get met at the arrival gate and dropped at my door having had to battle the crowds and steps and everything when catching the tube when i came over the first time NEVER AGAIN!! seriously that would be a HUGE piece of advice i would offer!

but yes HARD CASES FTW, especially if you are going to be living out of it like i did for 5 weeks!